Fig. 6.15
3D diagram summarising the main features and sedimentary dynamics characterising the Alboran continental margins and adjacent sub-basins.
Legend: IPW
infralittoral prograding wedge; LD
Littoral drift; TC
turbidity current; AW
Atlantic Water; LMW
Light Mediterranean Water (WIW+LMW); DMW
(WMDW)
Dense Mediterranean Water. Figure adapted and modified from Pisias and Delany (1999)
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